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A Spritz of Sperm Whale
When you think of perfume, what kinds of ingredients come to mind? Some people may think about flowery scents like rose, cherry blossom, or...
The Uncanny Valley – An Exploration of How Humans Perceive AI
Have you ever seen a humanoid design that looks just off? Whether it's the subtle placement of facial features, an abnormal glint in the...
How Science is Reinventing What it Means to “Stay Cool”
Introduction:
On a hot July day, what you wear to stay cool matters. There are common remedies to help you stay cool: wearing cotton and...
Misophonia: The Unofficial Common Neurobehavioral Disorder
For sure most people have already experienced some ‘disliking’ sounds before. For example, the emergency sirens, high-pitched yellings, public space noises, etc. What’s about...
The Mystery of Dark Oxygen: Understanding the Viral Phenomenon
In July of 2024, oxygen was discovered on the ocean floor where no light nor plants were present. After various tests, it seems as...
Hydrogel-Semiconductor Hybrids: Blurring the Line Between Biology and Technology
Hydrogels are materials that mimic the softness and flexibility of biological tissues, making them invaluable in medicine for tasks like wound healing and drug...
Blind Box Culture and Its Appeal
What is it?
The first time I heard about what a blind box is, I was skeptical about the appeal. The first blind box I...
Glowing Gels for Clearer Vision: A New Era in Eye Surgery
In the intricate world of eye surgery, where precision is crucial, researchers are turning to innovative solutions to improve patient safety and outcomes. A...
Why Is Sleep So Important?
Many of us are consistently sleep deprived. On average, children need 8-10 hours of sleep per night and adults need 7-9 hours per night...
Computational Neuroscience Infographic
References
DiCarlo, J., Fedorenko, E., Fiete, I., Gosh, S., Harnett, M., Jazayeri, M., Kanwisher, N., McDermott, J., Poggio, T., Saxe, R., & Seethapathi, N. (2024,...